Tax
Europe Guide 2024 : Portugal
Band 2
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Provided by Uría Menéndez
General taxation and finance
Our lawyers from the tax practice area have mainly been involved in advising large Portuguese companies on raising funds in capital markets. Our close collaboration with financial entities and other market agents has given rise to the design of innovative financial products that are now commonly used
International taxation
The problems and challenges arising from the application of international double taxation treaties are issues that our lawyers handle on a daily basis
M&A taxation
We work directly with our colleagues from the Mergers and Acquisitions and Private Equity Practice Areas, and have extensive experience in M&A transactions, joint venture agreements, sales and purchases, takeovers, public share offers, IPOs, company restructurings, project finance structures, and private equity
Tax proceedings and litigation
We specialise in both litigious and non-litigious proceedings
Real estate and local taxation
We work very closely with the members of our Real Estate and Planning Practice Areas and have vast experience in the sale and purchase of real estate, the financing of real estate projects and all local taxation matters
Family business taxation
Along with tax advice directly relating to legal structures for the management, our experience in international finance and M&A taxation allows us to offer specialist international legal services to multi-family offices and high net-worth individuals
Chambers Review
Uría Menéndez is recognised for providing expert advice on the tax aspects of M&A, real estate and capital markets transactions, as well as corporate restructurings. It is frequently active in matters relating to VAT, stamp duty, property tax, real estate transfer tax and income tax. The law firm also assists clients with the tax aspects of permanent establishment issues. The team also possesses solid experience advising international asset management firms.
Work Highlights
- Uría Menéndez advised Citigroup Global Markets Europe, Goldman Sachs Bank Europe and J.P. Morgan on the tax structuring and stamp tax issues of the capital increase of EDP - Renováveis. The equity value was quoted at EUR1 billion.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Uría Menéndez is able to share comprehensive analysis, indicating potential risks and ways to mitigate them."
"They are very responsive, creative and at the same time provide the level of security we want."
"Uría Menéndez is able to share comprehensive analysis, indicating potential risks and ways to mitigate them."
"They are very responsive, creative and at the same time provide the level of security we want."
Notable Practitioners
Filipe Romão is well positioned to represent clients in tax litigation matters, including VAT assessments and corporate income tax assessments. His expertise also covers advice on cross-border transactions.
"Filipe Romão is a fantastic lawyer, secure in his advice. We are very happy to work with him."
Marta Pontes assists clients with the tax aspects of transactions, especially in the real estate sector. She also has experience assisting asset management firms.
"Marta Pontes is very reliable and very knowledgeable about the topics covered."
António Castro Caldas regularly advises on the tax structuring of acquisitions and investments. He furthermore represents clients in tax litigation, including stamp duty assessments. He has particular experience in assisting clients from the finance and real estate sectors.
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